being the church
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When Grief Surprises You (and How the Holy Spirit Meets You There)
Recently, I witnessed a public event that unexpectedly impacted my soul.What happened externally was one thing—but what happened internally surprised me. I first was experiencing shock and later found myself overwhelmed by grief.Not a surface-level sadness.A deep, aching kind of grief that bubbled up fast and caught me off guard. And if I’m honest?My emotional…
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Building a Pipeline of Blessing for Your Family
Relentless Generational Blessings: Living Beyond Yourself Have you ever wondered what your life will echo beyond your final breath? We live in a world obsessed with the now—quick wins, instant results, and personal achievements. But God’s perspective is far deeper, far longer. He sees generations. He blesses generations. And He invites us to live with that kind of…
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Are You Equipped to Lead?
I’ve been pondering the following for self-reflection and as I coach others to be effective leaders: Top 12 Essentials for a Leader Called by God God’s way of leadership (very different than the world’s way) is rooted in servanthood, faithfulness, and dependence on God. Below are 12 key essentials for a leader called by God, along with Scripture…
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When Our Hearts Get Offended
We’ve all been there. Someone makes a comment—seemingly innocent—and suddenly, our blood pressure spikes. A minor inconvenience, like a long line or a misplaced item, sends frustration surging through our veins. That one person at the event, who we had to sit next to for hours, who was bathed in perfume? Why does it feel…
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Are you Feeling Apathetic?
When Apathy Creeps In: A Call to Reconnect Have you ever felt like you’re just going through the motions? Blah… The passion you once had for prayer, worship, or even daily life seems to have faded. You know you should care, but your heart feels distant, dull, or even numb. I live in an area…
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See the Gold in your Grumbling
Turn Your Grumbling Into Gold: Transform Complaints Into Powerful Prayers We all have moments of frustration—those times when the little annoyances pile up, or when deeper longings feel unmet. It’s easy to let grumbling slip into our conversations and thoughts. But what if your grumbling could become something beautiful? What if your complaints were actually…
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Are You Mocking Me?
What is the Root of a Mocking Attitude? Mocking. It’s a sharp word, isn’t it? It conjures images of hurtful laughter, dismissive remarks, or subtle jabs meant to diminish someone else. The hardest is watching leaders do this – mocking other leaders. Leaders are called to a higher account. If we as leaders mock others,…
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Struggling with Porn Addiction? Invite Jesus Into the Picture
If you find yourself struggling with a porn addiction, know that healing is possible through renewing your mind with the truth of Scripture and inviting Jesus into your thought life. (This is a powerful exercise and NOT to be discounted NOR interpreted to be an unhelpful: “read your Bible more”.) One powerful way to begin…
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 